[R.O. 2012 §135.010; CC 1988 §135.010]
There is hereby created the Warson Woods Parks and Beautification
Commission. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all park
areas and common grounds within the corporate limits of the City.
Park areas shall mean all property owned or used by the City of Warson
Woods, Missouri, whether dedicated or not, for the purpose of public
use, amusement, pleasure and recreation.
[R.O. 2012 §135.020; CC 1988 §135.020; Ord. No. 935, 2-18-1992]
A.
Such
Commission shall be composed of not less than four (4) citizens, each
from a different Ward of the City and not more than seven (7) citizens,
the Commissioner of Parks and one (1) Alderman. The citizens referred
to, the Commissioner of Parks and the member of the Board of Aldermen
shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Board of
Aldermen. Said appointees are to be chosen by the Mayor from nominees
provided by the individual members of the Board. Each citizen member,
the Commissioner of Parks and the Aldermanic member of the Commission
shall serve a term from the date of appointment and expiring on the
third (3rd) Monday of April of each even year and thereafter until
a successor is appointed, unless such Commission member removes themselves
from office or is removed from office by the Board of Aldermen for
a good cause shown. The Mayor shall be an Ex-Officio member of the
Commission.
B.
Before
assuming the duties of his/her office, the Commissioner of Parks shall
take the oath of office required of other City Officials.
[R.O. 2012 §135.030; CC 1988 §135.030]
The Chairman of the Parks and Beautification Commission shall
be the Alderman designated to serve by the Mayor.
[R.O. 2012 §135.040; CC 1988 §135.040]
The Commission shall fix the time of its meetings, and shall,
except as herein provided, adopt such other procedures as the Commission
shall deem necessary for the successful administration of the objectives
and the consummation of the purposes of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2012 §135.050; CC 1988 §135.050]
A.
To manage,
control, maintain and supervise the use of all park areas and recreational
facilities therein by the promulgation of rules and regulations as
the Commission may deem necessary and proper. Such rules shall be
effective upon order of the Parks and Beautification Commission approving
the same when posted within the parks. Violation of such rules and
regulations shall be subject to the penalties provided for violation
of this Code.
B.
To anticipate
and receive the assistance and cooperation of the Police Department
of this City in effectively carrying out the rules and regulations
so adopted by the Commission.
C.
To make
recommendations from time to time to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen
urging the manner and means by which park areas and recreational facilities
might be improved or acquired to more effectively afford greater enjoyment
by the public.
D.
To receive
and use any funds and other property forthcoming from private or public
sources in furthering the purposes and objectives of the Commission
and this Chapter.
E.
Said
Commission shall be responsible for making, or causing to have been
made, an inventory of the common property and park areas within the
City of Warson Woods, including therein the current status of the
trees, shrubs and flowers located within said common grounds or park
area, and a plan for additions, or removals, if any, and the maintenance
and care of the trees, shrubs and flowers determined by the Commission
to be a benefit to the property.
F.
Said
plan is to be reviewed no less often than annually and in advance
of budget preparation with any projected expenses related to removals
or additions or special maintenance submitted to the Chairman of the
Finance Commission to be considered for inclusion in the Streets or
Parks budget.
G.
Except
for emergency situations resulting from winds, storms, accidents,
sudden disease or other acts of God and conditions determined to be
detrimental to public safety by the Board of Public Safety and/or
the Board of Aldermen, the removal of trees, shrubs or flowers from
public grounds shall conform to and be in accordance with the latest
plan approved by the Commission.
H.
To administer
the City's Commemorative Tree Program.
[R.O. 2012 §135.060; CC 1988 §135.060]
In addition to the annual inventory of common property and park
areas, and improvements thereto through removal or additions of trees,
shrubs and flowers on public grounds, the Commission may properly
consider and recommend legislation deemed proper to advance and protect
the grounds and plantings in the City's parks and common grounds,
or relating to new or existing plantings within the City on private
property which would add to the beauty of the City or the overall
safety of the citizens of the City, including any educational program
deemed necessary to educate the citizens to the plan. The Aldermanic
member shall be responsible for introducing legislation to the Board
of Aldermen as recommended by the Commission.
